Motherboard: The one you linked doesn't look like a very good motherboard. In fact i'm leaning towards crap. For a similar price i'd suggest an ASUS P5K.
Monitor: Looks good.
Video Card: Never buy a used videocard, ever. Actually i wouldn't recommend buying ANY used computer components. For close to that price, you can get a 9600GT. It's performs very well for $159.99 after $10 rebate.
PSU: Will do just fine, although i prefer a PSU with a single large Rail as opposed to multiple smaller ones.
Case: I really don't like the looks of the case you selected. And i don't mean how it looks. What i mean is it has horrible case fans, will probably be loud even with just 2 80mm fans with little to no airflow. The "airduct" will have to be removed if you plan on having a larger aftermarket HS at any point in time.
If you decide to save money on the RAM, i'd look into the Antec 900. It's pretty much got the best airflow in that price range. The Thermaltake Armor is also very nice for that.
If not, take a look at the XIONs, they may have something you'll like.
motherboard:
I would go for P5K or P5K-E they are both good.
RAM:
I stick to G.Skill and OCZ, they have nice RAM with good heatsinks for good prices.
Case:
I prefer Thermaltake and Antec cases, they are good for any build.
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Intel E6600 @ 3.15Ghz
I didn't even look at NCIX, but Tiger.ca does have several 8800GS cards for less then $150CA. (One of them was even an overclocked model.) I would take the less memory if it gives me the extra SP.
Most people tend to avoid Intel motherboards because they usually limit overclocking options. Look to Asus, Abit, DFI, etc. Grab a good P35 chipset.
Case looks to be horribly overpriced. $75 for a bunch of lights?
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hmm ram i have 2 gigs worth and i run xp not nearly enough for me like in gaming id go with 4 the new games are hogs and so is anykind of video editing
i have a 250 and a 320 both sata and im constantly running out of space id up for a 500 or 750 for a little extra and i highly recommend seagate they have a 5yr warrenty maxtor is 3 and wd is 1yr upgradeable to 3
if for video editing id go for a little better if for general watching not bad
I trust everything here is all I need (aside from the keyboard and mouse, that is been taken care of.)
over all not bad system i think btw what os will you use xp pro or vista if vista 2 gig of ram is the least i would use personally i have friends have vista and they say its runs all right with 1 and 2 gigs of ram but its runs best with 3+ but then again just my personal thoughts
I wouldn't touch a GTS 640 atm. They're reasonably powerful cards, but you'd be much better off with a GTS 512 or a GT. Also, as Lucuis said, I hear the 9600 is a good card.
I've never heard of that monitor, so I don't know, but a solid choice in that department would be a Samsung 226BW. In fact, I'd go with a 226CW so you don't take any risks about the panel. I also hear the HP W2207 is excellent, if you don't mind the screen being glossy.
That case uses 80mm fans, and like Lucuis mentioned, they won't shift a whole lot of air and will be very whiny. The Antec 900 is a solid choice in terms of airflow, but not the quietest case. My dad uses one of these and it's virtually silent, and appears to have good airflow due to a nice, spacious design and huge fans, although if you go for that you'd be restricted to a micro ATX mobo.
Also I'd recommend an aftermarket CPU cooler - they can be a right bitch to fit after the system's put together, often necessitating complete removal of the mobo to fit a backplate (you may very well want to overclock later on, even if you don't want to now). I'm currently using a Tuniq Tower 120, which is generally considered to be a very good heatsink, and if you've got decent airflow and you choose not to overclock, you can run it with the fan off and it will still probably cool better than the stock cooler. If you don't want to spend that kind of money or you can't fit a Tuniq Tower in your case, I hear the Arctic Freezer 7 is decent.
That optical drive looks like it should be fine, but perhaps a bit pricey (I'm not too familiar with prices in USD, so it might be standard).
RAM I don't know much about. I'm currently using this, and it's OK, I hear it can be pushed up to around 950MHz, although mine is currently running at 864MHz (I'm now tightening timings ). I do know that my mate uses this, and he has it clocked to 1200MHz @2.2V, so you couldn't go wrong with that.
My 2 pence
Message edited by Demonic Goldfish on 05-26-2008 at 04:09:38 PM
now these is just what i would look nto getting one of em or somethin like it cause these really do help keep your system cool pretty good setup though i think
Why did you switch to a more expensive 640MB GTS? Get an 8800GT for cheap, or an 8800GTS 512MB if you have the $$$? (how does a 13yo get this much $$$?)
As long as the CPU is retail, it will come with a heatsink/fan. I wouldn't worry about getting the aftermarket HSF, soundcard, TV tuner, etc until after you've got the quality base parts to start with.
Surge protectors are a base requirements, quality battery backups are better. Not only do they suppress surges, they can add power if it dips. (a big problem in some areas.)
Why did you switch to a more expensive 640MB GTS? Get an 8800GT for cheap, or an 8800GTS 512MB if you have the $$$? (how does a 13yo get this much $$$?)
As long as the CPU is retail, it will come with a heatsink/fan. I wouldn't worry about getting the aftermarket HSF, soundcard, TV tuner, etc until after you've got the quality base parts to start with.
Surge protectors are a base requirements, quality battery backups are better. Not only do they suppress surges, they can add power if it dips. (a big problem in some areas.)
Okay, about the Video Card, I misprinted the information. The other 8800 (640MB) was used. I decided not to get it. I'm looking at something to buy something at more in the $200 range. That would probably be a better idea for me, so this way I'll be set longer.
Second, I just had my Bar Mitzvah, explaining the cash.
Third, you did not answer my question about the sound card. The TV tuner is cheap and I'm getting it.
14591 3DMark06 6210/6104/4507 Vista 64bit
). I do know that my mate uses 